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NOC 95107 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Labourers in fish and seafood processing. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
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Definition
Labourers in fish and seafood processing perform clean-up, packaging, material handling and other elemental activities related to fish and seafood processing. They are employed in fish and seafood processing and packaging plants.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Labourers in fish and seafood processing" are classified under NOC code 95107. This occupation falls under TEER Category 5, which represents occupations that typically require short work demonstrations and no formal educational requirements, though some secondary school education may be preferred by employers. Workers in this unit group are employed in fish and seafood processing plants, primarily located in Canada's coastal regions, where on-the-job training is standard.
According to the official ESDC classification, the primary duties for NOC 95107 involve performing manual tasks to process fish and seafood. Daily responsibilities include cutting, cleaning, and trimming fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing; scraping away scales, cutting off tails and fins, and washing fish cavities; and disjointing lobsters, crabs, and other crustaceans. Labourers are also responsible for packing fish or seafood in ice, cartons, or crates, loading and unloading transport vessels or trucks, and cleaning work areas and processing equipment.
While TEER 5 occupations are generally not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry, candidates under NOC 95107 have alternative pathways to Canadian permanent residency. This occupation is highly valued in regional economic programs, such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), which supports employers in Atlantic Canada hiring foreign nationals. Additionally, several Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams target semi-skilled and entry-level workers in the agri-food and seafood processing sectors to address local labor market shortages.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Commonly confused codes
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Labourers in fish and seafood processing is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Labourers in fish and seafood processing is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Applicants most often mix up 95107 with 94142 (Fish and seafood plant workers), 95106 (Labourers in food and beverage processing). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.